A Photoblog on what goes into Queenkv's Tummy
Our kitchen feels like it’s just the right size. We have plenty of counter space and plenty of shelves for plates, pots and pans.
My Sundays tend to be my grocery shopping days. It seems like a good day to try out recipes from Serious Eats.
I was impressed with how easy it was to make Jacques Pepin‘s Crusty Chicken.
Continue reading “Inside My Daly City Kitchen”
I have stayed loyal to my bento baon goals for the last couple of months.
However, I have cheated on the weekends.
It shows on my evil digital scale.
The Good: I’ve pumped up the vegetables in my bentos. I have scaled back on the meat. I added tofu and other protein substitutes. I also stayed true to the “baon” nature of this project by incorporating more leftovers.
The Bad: I still haven’t figured out when to stop eating when dining out. I clear my plate without thinking about it. I know there’s a cue from my belly when my hunger is satisfied. It’s a subtle one and I end up ignoring it because I love the flavors in my mouth and how the food makes me feel. Now, I’m trying to sub-out the fries and fatty side dishes with salads. A damn shame, since I love fries.
The Ugly: I’ve slacked off on running.
Continue reading “Bento: Color and Shapes”
My new online addiction: bento blogs.
The food presentation dazzles the eye and tempts my belly. Rice shaped into panda bears. Carrots cut-up into flowers. The bentos are also adorable. They reminded me of my fancy pencil boxes from elementary school.
I also read about bloggers who lost weight with the help of bentos. It sounds like the size and the food prep helped them control calories.
So, I started a new experiment with portion control.
Some people would call this a diet. I think that may set me up for high expectations and disappointment. So, I’m calling this an experiment. I’ll evaluate the data with my smartphone/web tools. I may blog about the results if I see any positive signs. For now, I’ll stick with blogging about all things edible.
